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Medal - Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis 'Claude Bernard'
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1950 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Claude Bernard, the French physiologist, in high relief, wearing a coat and bow tie. The legend 'CLAUDE BERNARD' arcs above, flanked by the birth and death dates '1813' and '1878' in the field. The engraver's signature 'CLAUDE FRAISSE' appears to the lower right of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter view of the ocean liner 'Claude Bernard' underway to the right, depicted in detailed relief over stylised waves. The curved legend 'COMPAGNIE MARITIME DES CHARGEURS REUNIS' arcs across the upper field, with 'PAQUEBOT / CLAUDE BERNARD / 1950' inscribed in the lower field. The engraver's initials 'C.F.' appear to the lower right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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